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Brother and sister die in two-vehicle crash near Bennington
19+ hour, 45+ min ago (191+ words) A 25-year-old woman and her 20-year-old brother died following a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning near Bennington that occurred when a sedan failed to yield for a stop sign. Caitlyn Colter, a resident of Blair, was pronounced deceased at the scene,…...
Fire training exercise takes down Sarpy County motel raided for sex trafficking
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (1499+ words) Smoke seen over southwest Omaha on Saturday was the result of a live fire training exercise conducted at a hotel once the site of an FBI sex trafficking raid. The training burn was conducted at the former Super 8 Motel near…...
Douglas County Sheriff's office provides update on report of student with gun at Omaha Westview
2+ week, 2+ day ago (230+ words) David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Advertising Terms of Use | Do Not Sell My Info | Cookie Preferences Powered by BLOX Content Management System from bloxdigital.com... Javascript is required to use this website. Why be boring,…...
Photos: Omaha police and fire officials discuss baby that was left at fire station Friday morning
2+ week, 2+ day ago (117+ words) Omaha Police Sgt. Devin Washington speaks talks to the media about an infant who was brought to Omaha fire station 31 in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Omaha fire station 31 as seen at 404 Q St., in Omaha on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Omaha fire…...
Columbus hospital offering financial assistance for aspiring respiratory therapy students
2+ week, 5+ day ago (96+ words) Are you considering taking a respiratory therapy program or course? Search crews used sonar and divers to locate a Lincoln man who went missing while swimming at Cottonwood Reservoir. UNK is taking control of its own flight operations in a…...
Two-vehicle crash north of Columbus causes highway closure and minor injuries
2+ week, 6+ day ago (106+ words) A crash north of Columbus on Sunday, Aug. 23, resulted in the highway being closed for several hours. Lancaster County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin announced his office's petition fraud investigation has expanded to the Fairness for Girls a… Sen. Jana…...
These road closures start today; 1 will last until October.
3+ week, 45+ min ago (410+ words) Parts of two streets will be closed today for Project O Street construction. The City of Lincoln is making a major reinvestment along "O" Street and the surrounding blocks in the heart of downtown. The city will replace aging water…...
Downtown Lincoln businesses fighting through construction. Is help on the way?
3+ week, 1+ day ago (553+ words) The City of Lincoln is making a major reinvestment along "O" Street and the surrounding blocks in the heart of downtown. The city will replace aging water mains, repair and resurface streets and sidewalks, and install new amenities along both…...
Using a generator? Experts say keep these safety tips in mind
3+ week, 2+ day ago (202+ words) Powering up a generator after a storm can be a lifeline, allowing people to run a few lights or even a refrigerator to preserve food, but experts urge people to take caution. Experts recommend placing... Javascript is required to use…...
Grand Island mother says her daughter's crash was caused by slippery fluid on road
3+ week, 2+ day ago (191+ words) The mother of a 17-year-old girl says her daughter's car crash Wednesday morning was caused by a slippery fluid on the road. "You can definitely see the oil mixed with rain in this picture," Kimberly Stacy wrote on Facebook. A…...